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Dance in Flight Explores a Journey of Imagination

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Photos by Kaelin Mendez Pepperdine’s Dance in Flight plans to bring imagination to center-stage this week as the company showcases meaning through dance for the University and Malibu community. DIF is an annual dance performance put on by a company of Pepperdine student dancers and choreographers every spring semester. The performances focus on a current and relevant … [Read more...] about Dance in Flight Explores a Journey of Imagination

Distinguished Speaker Tackles Education in a ‘Post-truth Era’

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Photo by Maria Valente Students and faculty gathered to learn about the democratic approach to education in the second installment of the W. David Baird Distinguished Lecture Series. Lynn Pasquerella, president of the Association of American Colleges, spoke for an hour Tuesday, Nov. 7, in Elkins about "educating for democracy in a post-truth era." As president of the … [Read more...] about Distinguished Speaker Tackles Education in a ‘Post-truth Era’

Making Waves: Christian Treon

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Photos Courtesy of Christian TreonSenior Christian Treon's passion for music uncovered Pepperdine's need for a space on campus where artists and art lovers can gather to share their talents and meet others with similar interests. Treon has worked for Pepperdine’s Radio Station since his sophomore year. He’s moved his way up from a DJ to station director, and is now … [Read more...] about Making Waves: Christian Treon

Distinguished Photographer Challenges Indigenous Stereotypes

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Photos by Terra AtwoodMatika Wilbur, award-winning photographer of Native American descent, presented her lecture, "Changing the Way We See Native America: Dismantling Native American Stereotypes" in Elkins Auditorium on March 21. The event marked the fourth lecture of the W. David Baird Distinguished Lecture Series of the 2016-2017 school year, with the goal to promote diverse … [Read more...] about Distinguished Photographer Challenges Indigenous Stereotypes

Red Hot Chili Peppers Represent During Their Hometown Shows

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Photos by Matt Benton Los Angeles Natives, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, recently performed three sold-out shows at Staples Center on their tour for their latest album "The Getaway." After 34 years of producing acclaimed music and touring every corner of the globe, the Chili Peppers brought a high-energy performance to their hometown crowd last week. They had incredible … [Read more...] about Red Hot Chili Peppers Represent During Their Hometown Shows